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David Olen Wafford
July 16, 2011
David Olen Wafford, 52, joined his parents in heaven on July 16, 2011 in Rockford, IL. Born August 14, 1958 in West Covina, CA, the son of D.J. and Betty Wafford. nbsp;A natural born leader, Dave was a source of inspiration for many.nbsp; His presence was felt from his words of encouragement and dinner time coaching with his sons, providing...
Michael S.T. Vaccarello
July 15, 2011
Michael S.T. Vaccarello, 73, lifelong Rockford resident,nbsp; died Friday, July 15, 2011 in Rockford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.nbsp; Born June 29, 1938, son of Thomas and Catherine Trapani Vaccarello.nbsp; Graduated from West High School in 1956 and received an Associate Degree from Rockford College.nbsp; He also took automotive classes at Rock Valley College.nbsp; He was a veteran of the U.S....
Michael S.T. Vaccarello
July 15, 2011
Michael S.T. Vaccarello, 73, lifelong Rockford resident, died Friday, July 15, 2011 in Rockford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 29, 1938, son of Thomas and Catherine Trapani Vaccarello. Graduated from West High School in 1956 and received an Associate Degree from Rockford College. He also took automotive classes at Rock Valley College. He was a veteran of the U.S....
Bertram P. Samerdyke
July 14, 2011
Bertram "Bert" P. Samerdyke, 77, of Rockford, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Provena St. Anne Care Center. Born March 30, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Bert and Stephanie Samerdyke. Graduate of Cleveland State University and John Carroll University in Ohio. Married his loving wife, Paula M. Steber on June 22, 1963. Bert worked for Borg Warner from...
Bertram P. Samerdyke
July 14, 2011
Bertram Bert P. Samerdyke, 77, of Rockford, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Provena St. Anne Care Center. Born March 30, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Bert and Stephanie Samerdyke. Graduate of Cleveland State University and John Carroll University in Ohio. Married his loving wife, Paula M. Steber on June 22, 1963. Bert worked for Borg Warner from...
Ralph Leonard Higgs
July 13, 2011
Ralph Leonard Higgs, 79, of Rockford formerly of Wheeling passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011 in his home.nbsp;nbsp;He was born February 27, 1932 in Washington DC, the son of Leonard and Violet Higgs.nbsp;nbsp;He married Megan Williams in Winnetka, IL on April 4, 1953. He was in the US Army serving during the Korean War.nbsp;nbsp;He worked for Cherry Electric Corporation as...
Ralph Leonard Higgs
July 13, 2011
Ralph Leonard Higgs, 79, of Rockford formerly of Wheeling passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011 in his home. He was born February 27, 1932 in Washington DC, the son of Leonard and Violet Higgs. He married Megan Williams in Winnetka, IL on April 4, 1953. He was in the US Army serving during the Korean War. He worked for Cherry...
Edith Breckenridge
July 12, 2011
EDITH (VISSER) BRECKENRIDGE, 97 ROCKFORD - Edith (Visser) Breckenridge, 97, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Born Sept. 2, 1913, in Holland, Mich., to Ruurd and Lubertha Visser. She grew up in Holland, together with her four sisters, Mary, Johanna, Gertrude and Winifred, and one brother, Edward. She married the Rev. James R. Breckenridge on March 5, 1948, he passed...
Edith Breckenridge
July 12, 2011
EDITH (VISSER) BRECKENRIDGE, 97 ROCKFORD - Edith (Visser) Breckenridge, 97, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Born Sept. 2, 1913, in Holland, Mich., to Ruurd and Lubertha Visser. She grew up in Holland, together with her four sisters, Mary, Johanna, Gertrude and Winifred, and one brother, Edward. She married the Rev. James R. Breckenridge on March 5, 1948, he passed...
Oscar W. Olson
July 10, 2011
Oscar William Olson,70,Rockford, passed away July 10, 2011, in his home. He was born in Chicago, the son of Oscar and Mable Olson. Oscar lived in Rockford for 12 years, coming from Chicago. He was a cabinet maker for many years. Oscar worked at Illinois Growth Enterprises for the last 10 years. He attended St. Rita Catholic Church.Survived by his...
Oscar W. Olson
July 10, 2011
Oscar William Olson,70,Rockford, passed away July 10, 2011, in his home. He was born in Chicago, the son of Oscar and Mable Olson. Oscar lived in Rockford for 12 years, coming from Chicago. He was a cabinet maker for many years. Oscar worked at Illinois Growth Enterprises for the last 10 years. He attended St. Rita Catholic Church.Survived by his...
Berlyn S. Mckelvey
July 9, 2011
Berlyn S. McKelvey, 79, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born on August 15, 1931 in Ligonier, PA; daughter of Mary M. and Clarence Smith.nbsp; Married Clyde H. McKelvey in Winchester, VA on June 10, 1953 and celebrated their 58 th anniversary this year. She has been a resident of Rockford...
Berlyn S. Mckelvey
July 9, 2011
Berlyn S. McKelvey, 79, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on August 15, 1931 in Ligonier, PA; daughter of Mary M. and Clarence Smith. Married Clyde H. McKelvey in Winchester, VA on June 10, 1953 and celebrated their 58 th anniversary this year. She has been a resident of Rockford...
Peter Joseph Zammuto
July 8, 2011
Peter Joseph Zammuto 81, died Friday July 8 th , at SwedishAmerican Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born Aug. 23, 1929 in Rockford, the beloved son of Joseph and Susan (Collura) Zammuto.Peter graduated from West High School in 1948, graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS Degree in Management in 1952 and Northern...
Peter Joseph Zammuto
July 8, 2011
Peter Joseph Zammuto 81, died Friday July 8 th , at SwedishAmerican Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family.nbsp; He was born Aug. 23, 1929 in Rockford, the beloved son of Joseph and Susannbsp; (Collura) Zammuto.Peter graduated from West High School in 1948, graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS Degree in Management in 1952 and Northern...
Gus A. Gage
July 7, 2011
Gus A. Guagliardo Gage, 84, Rockford, died Thursday, July 7, 2011 in his home.nbsp; Born March 3, 1927 in Rockford, son of Vincent and Margaret Guagliardo.nbsp; Graduated from West High School in 1945 and attended Lake Forest College.nbsp; Veteran of the U.S. Army. nbsp;Married Verona Ronni M. Klemp on July 3, 1948.nbsp; He was a real estate broker for various...
Gus A. Gage
July 7, 2011
Gus A. "Guagliardo" Gage, 84, Rockford, died Thursday, July 7, 2011 in his home. Born March 3, 1927 in Rockford, son of Vincent and Margaret Guagliardo. Graduated from West High School in 1945 and attended Lake Forest College. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Verona "Ronni" M. Klemp on July 3, 1948. He was a real estate broker for various...
Dorothy Mae Tarr
July 7, 2011
Dorothy Mae Tarr, 90, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Wesley Willows Health and Rehab Center. She was the daughter of Steven and Marie (Beach) Tarr. She worked as a Civilian activities coordinator for the Army at Ft. Lewis for 40 years retiring in 1940. She is survived by her brother, Stanley Tarr, a niece and 2 nephews. Predeceased...
John G. Harper
July 7, 2011
John G. Harper Sr., 85, of Rockford passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born April 2, 1926 in Racine, WI; the son of the late John and Lila (Lorenz) Harper. John was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He worked at Chrysler for many years before retiring in 1991. John loved life; he enjoyed...
John G. Harper Sr.
July 7, 2011
John G. Harper Sr., 85, of Rockford passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Riverbluff Nursing Home.nbsp; Born April 2, 1926 in Racine, WI; the son of the late John and Lila (Lorenz) Harper.nbsp; John was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.nbsp; He worked at Chrysler for many years before retiring in 1991.nbsp; John loved life; he enjoyed...
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